May

14

Wed

Start your business with low cost! Learn all the ins and outs of becoming a vendor at Farmers’ Markets in San Diego County. Learn what sells and what doesn’t, learn about food preparation legalities and what is required by the Department of Environment Health, and how to bring your locally grown produce to the market!

(EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: TICKETS ARE $55 FROM 2/10-4/1. TICKET PRICE WILL BE $65 AFTER 4/1)

The I Love Poke Festivals have become an annual tradition amongst fish eating – Hawaii loving enthusiasts in Southern California. Not only do we have some of the most notable chefs in town making poke, but we also have a wide variety of Island styled fare to ensure that you get a good dose of all the plate lunch, musubi, shave ice, Island & Asian inspired food that we love in Hawaii. If you have already been to the I Love Poke Festival, then we know you are just ready to buy your tickets before it sells out.

21

Wed

As always, you’ll be able to learn more about getting involved in our grass-roots organization, sign up to be a volunteer, and meet and mingle with like-minded friends. There will be a cash bar and full menu available for ordering, and Slow Food Urban San Diego members will receive a 10% discount off food!

Seedling Soirée “A Celebration of Family”Saturday, June 7, 2014

The 2014 Seedling Soirée will feature some of San Diego’s hottest caterers and restaurants collaborating to create unique dishes that showcase San Diego County’s organic and sustainably produced meats, seafood, produce, and confections.

Jun

13

Fri

The JSSDT’s Annual Beer & Sake Festival will be held on Friday, June 13 in the brand-new Events Center at Harrah’s Rincon San Diego North. The Beer & Sake Festival offers a wide variety of Japanese sakes & beers, local craft beers, appetizers from local restaurants, and great entertainment. This year’s featured entertainer is world-renowned ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. Guests will also enjoy the dynamic sounds of San Diego Taiko. Proceeds from the Beer & Sake Festival support JSSDT educational and community outreach programs.

Jun

14

Sat

Craft whole wheat pizza dough using local beer, smother it in farm-fresh toppings, and cook it in a wood-fired oven

Take a tour of a bucolic farm, then use local beer and fresh ingredients to craft a whole wheat, wood-fired pizza with expert guidance

Pizza may be one of the world’s most ubiquitous foods, but that only makes it more fertile ground for invention and customization. In this class, you’ll craft your own whole wheat pizza dough using local beer, top it with fresh meat and produce from Suzie’s Farm, and cook it to perfection in a wood-fired oven. The workshop includes hands-on instruction from culinary expert Jenn Felmley, as well as a tour of the farm.

* Craft Your Own Whole Wheat Pizza

Use local beer, fresh meat, and fresh produce to craft your own whole wheat, wood-fired pizza